Allergies Support Group

When the immune system responds to a foreign substance in an abnormal way, it is classified as an allergy. When the body first contacts the substance, it will not cause any reactions, but the immune system will start to produce antibodies to it and subsequent contact will trigger more dramatic responses. Depending on the allergy, the response could be mild or very severe...

Food allergy or food sensitivity?

I have been suffering from indigestion problems for a while. I have gut pain and abdominal cramps. I feel burpy and gaseous most of the time. I have been to doctors countless times. But, they were only able to provide a temporary relief to my problems by prescribing me hydrocortisone creams, steroids and stool softeners.

I have tried almost all online suggestions- avoided spicy foods, tried to chew food with closed mouth and has even scheduled my meal time properly. None of them is producing the desired result.

I have noticed that my stomach will be upset during those days when I include eggs in my diet. I think there are certain food items to which I am sensitive. I am not able to completely sort out the list. Is there any method to find out which food items I am allergic to?

My friend told me that a food sensitivity treatment is available in Toronto, which can easily solve my problem. But I am unable to figure out whether I am suffering from a food allergy or food sensitivity. Is there any method to distinguish between these two? What is the difference between a food allergy and food sensitivity?

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